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I want Auckland to work better, do more with less and not cost as much as it currently is. I want to see some of the promises made in 2010 actually delivered.

Penny Bright. Photo / Chris Gorman

Penny Bright

Politically I'm the female equivalent of Bernie Sanders and it is my intention to clean up corrupt corporate control of council.

Stephen Berry

I'm pledging to freeze rates for three years and fund that by council only doing what it is required to do - public transport, footpaths, parks and libraries. I'm concerned about affordable housing and want more flexible zoning and abolishing the rural urban boundary.

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David Hay

I'm an Aucklander who loves Auckland. I have the skills and more local body experience than all the other candidates. I'm going out on a platform of cool Auckland to create a carbon zero city.

Candidates were asked a number of questions, including whether there should be a review of the Super City and idea for a fairer rating system.

Ms Crone, in her first appearance at a political meeting, said the fact was rates were rising by 10 per cent and services were decreasing.

"It's time we make sure we treat your hard earned money as a precious resource," she said.